Latest Updates
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In Faith & Friendship: The Power of a Two-Hour Hiatus
– Rev. Lynn Benson, Director of Legacy Giving, UMF “Happy are people who grieve, because they will be made glad.” Matthew 5:4 CEB I haven’t cried at a movie in a long […] Continue Reading→
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Grace Upon Grace… Upon Grace… Upon Grace
– A Message from Your Lay Leader – Kim R. Smith Creating new things can be incredibly exciting! So many of our congregations are reimagining what church looks and feels […] Continue Reading→
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How Sweet the Sound: March 1, 2023
Now the Passover of the Jews was near, and many went up from the country to Jerusalem before the Passover to purify themselves. 56 They were looking for Jesus and were asking […] Continue Reading→
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How Sweet the Sound – February 15th
Since arriving in January, Bishop Shelton has been casting a two-word-seed everywhere she goes: “graceful hospitality.” United Methodists are people of grace. We receive grace. We offer grace in response to […] Continue Reading→
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A Message from Your Lay Leader – What’s Love Got to Do with Anything?
– Kim R. Smith, Sound District Lay Leader Now that the voice of Tina Turner is in your head and probably singing those famous lyrics written by Terry Britten […] Continue Reading→
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A Message from Your Lay Leader – Kayaks
– Kim R. Smith, Sound District Lay Leader On a recent weekend escape to see one of my daughters, we chose to stay at Lake Junaluska. The lake had […] Continue Reading→
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How Sweet the Sound: February 1st
God grabbed me. God’s Spirit took me up and set me down in the middle of an open plain strewn with bones. He led me around and among them – […] Continue Reading→
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In Faith & Friendship: Happy New Year!
– Rev. Lynn Benson, Director of Legacy Giving, UMF I hope it is not too late to offer this seasonal greeting? Especially since I haven’t seen most of you as of the […] Continue Reading→
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Introducing Kudakwashe (Kuda) Kagura
– Kuda Kagura, District Youth Coordinator Hello Sound District Youth leaders and Volunteers! I am excited to be partnering alongside of you in the Sound district! First let me […] Continue Reading→